James Leon Williams

American, 1852-1932

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The image shows a low vantage point of a tranquil scene by a shallow water crossing. An earthen path with wheel and foot marks leads to the water, where a horse-drawn carriage is stopping. A horse drinks from the water, its reflection visible. In the background, a dirt road curves to the right, bordered by a stone wall and wooden fence. Leafless trees with intricate branches line the road, leading to a large structure, possibly a castle, faintly visible in the mist. The horizon is marked by distant trees blending into the gray sky. The color palette is earthy and subdued.
James Leon Williams, First Glimpse of Kenilworth, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.11

First Glimpse of Kenilworth

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.11

The image shows a rural path with a group of men working near a thatched-roof cottage. The perspective is from the side, with the horizon high, trees in the background, and the workers close to the viewer. The men appear to be working on or near stone paving and walls. The thatched-roof cottage is on the right, and a line of trees extends on the left. The scene has a rustic and serene feel, with a monochrome palette focused on sepia tones. Textural details of the cottage, trees, and path are clearly visible.
James Leon Williams, Crabbed Age and Youth, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.7

Crabbed Age and Youth

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.7

The image shows a rural landscape with a canal lock in operation. A person is pushing the lock gate lever. Water reflects the sky with ripples leading towards a distant mill partially hidden by trees. The horizon includes a line of trees against an overcast sky. The picture is in sepia tones, reminiscent of early photographic styles, creating a classic atmosphere. The foreground has lush foliage and grass contrasting with the water and sky.
James Leon Williams, Old Lock at Welford, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.10

Old Lock at Welford

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.10

The image shows a nature scene with a grassy field meeting the sky at the horizon. A stream winds through the landscape, with a large tree leaning over it. The tree's bark and foliage are detailed, and the colors are in black and white. In the distance, more trees and sheep can be seen in the fields.
James Leon Williams, A Willow Grows Aslant The Brook, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.9

A Willow Grows Aslant The Brook

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.9

The image shows a quaint village scene with a thatched cottage at the center. A dirt path curves to the right, leading towards another cottage in the background. The horizon is low, accentuating the cottages and the rural track. The background consists of trees and another house. The image is in sepia tones, giving it a vintage feel. In the foreground, a man sits by a stone wall, working on a task, while three children watch. An elderly man stands in the cottage doorway, observing. In the distance, another figure walks away.
James Leon Williams, The Old Chair Mender, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.12

The Old Chair Mender

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.12

The image shows a path winding through a wooded area. The path is earthy and slightly uneven, leading from the foreground to the background. The dense foliage obscures the horizon, with a solitary figure walking in the distance. Tall trees frame the path closely, with their trunks and branches covered in leaves. The image is in sepia tones, with browns and hints of gray. Intricate textures are visible in the bark of the trees and leaves. The scene conveys a sense of tranquil solitude in nature.
James Leon Williams, When We Were Boys, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.8

When We Were Boys

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.8